Coeurs a la Creme If you like cheesecake, try this traditional French dessert molded into heart shapes.
Espresso Semifreddo Traditional versions of this elegant dessert — which translates as
Herbed White Bean Puree A velvety puree of white beans makes a fiber-rich alternative to mashed potatoes. Serve with lamb chops or steak.
Rosemary Focaccia Straight from the oven, this flatbread (actually a pizza crust with a light savory topping of onions and herbs) is a...
Mediterranean Fish Fillets This is “pan-Mediterranean” in its flavors and employs a method of cooking fish by keeping it moist in a zesty sauce....
Cioppino What bouillabaisse is to Provence, cioppino is to San Francisco. The principle behind both fish stews is much the same...
Raspberry Sorbet A basic recipe that can be used for other berries as well. The amount of sugar syrup may need a little adjusting...
Chocolate Ice Cream This fudgy ice cream will satisfy any chocolate craving, but contains only 5 grams of fat per serving.
Lemon-Mint Sorbet Inspired by a favorite family mint julep recipe, this sorbet can be served as dessert or as an intermezzo course.
Chocolate Sambuca Gelato This Italian-inspired dessert is velvety in texture. Milk powder added to the mix inhibits the formation of ice...
Cinnamon-Chocolate Meringues Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl...
Grilled Dark Chocolate Sandwich Both simpler and more decadent than a chocolate croissant, a grilled chocolate sandwich is a marriage of bread and...
Sauteed Watercress Peppery watercress is nicely balanced by sweet garlic and tart vinegar in this quick saute.
Seafood Stew Our rich stew is made with green beans. The saffron contributes a pungent flavor and intense yellow color.